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On Display: House - Centreville Room
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1740-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.0560
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0560
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Per Linda Eaton, this quilt was probably made in Southeastern New England.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The glazed wool fabric was made in England.
Date
1740-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: on lining
Inscription: "V" [or "H"], "G" [or "C"] (in eyelet stitch)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Quilted
- Glazed
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
97.01 (W) x 95.98 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
246.4 (W) x 243.8 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are overall